All nine lives used for Cats to down Roos

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JIMMY Bartel has kicked a goal in the final minute to sink North Melbourne and hand Geelong its second comeback win in a row in front of 34,152 fans at Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

The Cats trailed by as much as 41 points during the second quarter, but booted 10 goals to five after half-time to win by four points, 16.16 (112) to 17.6 (108).

Bartel's winning goal came after he was pushed in the back by Kangaroos defender Nathan Grima 40 metres out from goal, and then received a 50-metre penalty when Michael Firrito kicked the ball away, putting him on the goal-line.

The game featured the rare sight of steady rain falling on the
Etihad Stadium surface, with the roof being left open for the clash.